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Sure 2016 Student Information Session

The document provides information about the Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering (SURE) program at McGill University. The SURE program is a 16-week paid research internship opportunity for undergraduate students. Approximately 125 students are accepted each year to conduct research projects under faculty supervisors. The document outlines the eligibility requirements, application process, timeline and events associated with the program. It also provides information on international research opportunities and the possibility of pursuing graduate studies with funding after participating in SURE.

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Sure 2016 Student Information Session

The document provides information about the Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering (SURE) program at McGill University. The SURE program is a 16-week paid research internship opportunity for undergraduate students. Approximately 125 students are accepted each year to conduct research projects under faculty supervisors. The document outlines the eligibility requirements, application process, timeline and events associated with the program. It also provides information on international research opportunities and the possibility of pursuing graduate studies with funding after participating in SURE.

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SURE 2016

Summer Undergraduate
Research in Engineering
General Information Session
January 13, 2016
Presented by:

Christin Blohm-Pape, Student Advisor


Samantha Kane, Student Advisor

Agenda

Overview of the SURE experience


Student testimonial
Application form
Processing, procedures and selection
Questions

SURE 2016
The Summer Undergraduate Research in
Engineering Program is made possible by
the Facultys generous donors in support of
undergraduate student research.
Approximately 125 students are accepted
to this competitive 16-week program each
summer.

Summer Undergraduate
Research in Engineering
Projects/Abstracts
http://www.mcgill.ca/engineering/curren
t-students/undergraduate/research

Student Testimonial

Student Name: Aagnik Pant


Department: Electrical
Engineering

Am I eligible to
apply?

Full-time students (including international)


at least Year 1
CGPA of 3.0 or higher
Available for 16-week period between MayAugust
Eligibility: see General Information and FAQ at
http://www.mcgill.ca/engineering/currentstudents/undergraduate/research

How do I apply?
Abstracts & Online Student Application are
available at: http://
www.mcgill.ca/engineering/current-students/un
dergraduate/research
Contact Professor (email/ office hours) to
discuss.
After discussion with supervising professor,
complete Online Application form, print and
submit with Transcript of Record to your
selected supervisor.

Notes
Maximum of 3 applications per student
Deadline to apply: Friday, January 29, 2016
(Deadline to submit copy of online application & transcript to
professor)

Awards announced after February 19, 2016.


Only those selected will be contacted.

Online Application Form


Application available (under
Resources) at:
http://www.mcgill.ca/engineering/curr
ent-students/undergraduate/research

URL:

https://surveys.mcgill.ca/limesurvey/index.php?sid=19171&lang=en

SURE Events
1. Orientation May 5th
2. Engineering at Work
Seminar June 2nd
3. Poster Design Workshop July 7th
4. Poster Presentation Fair -

August 11th

Vacation

All SURE participants are expected to attend all SURE


events.

For those that cannot attend an event due to


extenuating circumstances, please notify us at
[email protected] in advance, include the
reason and cc your supervisor.

Any vacation requests have to be discussed with the


supervisor in order to make arrangements.

International SURE 2016

International SURE Travel Stipend, funded in part by a generous


donation by the Antje Graupe Pryor Foundation (for research in Europe)

McGill International Experience Award (for research outside of Canada)

Limited number of stipends are available to students who are accepted


to an international research project at another university.

Application form available March 1 st - March 31st:: http://


www.mcgill.ca/engineering/current-students/undergraduate/research/sur
e-international

Graduate Studies at
McGill

SURE as experience to later pursue a research


Masters, Ph.D.
McGill Engineering Undergraduate Student Masters
Award (MEUSMA)
Valued at $17,500+ for two years of research Masters
study at McGill in the Faculty of Engineering
To qualify: CGPA 3.5+, participation in SURE or other
qualifying undergraduate research experiences
More information: [email protected]

Questions?
Email:
[email protected]
In Person: Engineering Student Centre,
FDA 22

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